When preparing some dishes, chopping vegetables into cubes can take quite a long time. If you like salads, okroshka, borscht, vegetable stews, or make preparations for the winter, think about buying a vegetable cutter. This device will do in a few minutes the work that would take an hour “in manual mode.”

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And if previously only graters and food processors were sold (the former do not cut into cubes, and the latter are quite expensive), now manufacturers offer various units that can cope with this task.

Method 1. Manual vegetable cutters into cubes

This method can rightfully be put in first place. They are easy to clean, quickly assembled and disassembled, have sharp blades, are safe to use and at the same time cut beautifully and accurately. The most famous and advertised are Nicer Dicer and Nicer Dicer Plus. Graters take up little space and are inexpensive. A regular Nicer Dicer can be purchased for as little as $10-$15.

Photo: www.amazon.com Nicer Dicer Plus

Moulinex produces manual vegetable cutters. Cost 25-30 dollars.

Photo: ozon.ru Moulinex K10301

Another popular manual vegetable cutter is Alligator (Sweden). People are satisfied with the quality, but the price of this device - 150-180 dollars - is very high.

Photo: www.tidy-shop.ru Vegetable cutter Alligator-Lux

TO manual vegetable cutter need to adapt. Do not immediately try the device on hard foods (for example, carrots or raw beets), onions. Try cutting up a potato, cucumber or zucchini first. When you understand how best to put the product in the vegetable cutter and how hard to press, you can safely cut any vegetables into cubes. This item for the kitchen is actually very useful.

Method 2: Food processors and cubes

Food processors are multifunctional appliances. In addition to cutting vegetables, they can beat dough, use a blender, some models have the function of a meat grinder, juicer, etc.

Photo: komwel.ru Bosch MCM 5529

Flaw food processors- the fact that they require time to assemble the device - and after work to disassemble it, wash it and put it back in place. Sometimes it’s faster to do something with your hands than to pull out the unit. Another drawback is the high price.

Method 3. Meat grinders for dicing

The French brand Moulinex has released the first meat grinder with the ability to cut vegetables into cubes.

Photo: bt.rozetka.com.ua Meat grinder MOULINEX ME 4161

The ME415 model is a worthy competitor to Bosh combines! Its price is much lower (120-150 dollars). It will chop the meat much better than a blender in a food processor. However, combines are more functional. For example, they can knead dough or make a cocktail. This meat grinder has several more attachments - graters and shredders for vegetables. According to reviews, the device cuts raw vegetables into cubes perfectly, while boiled vegetables squash.

Method 4. Blenders that allow you to cut into cubes

There is a market here undisputed leader! Philips HR 1659 and HR 1669 blenders are a new product that has managed to win the hearts of customers. With its help, you can prepare puree, grate and chop vegetables, knead dough and make cocktails.

Photo: img06.wikimart.ru Philips HR 1659

Thanks to a huge number Its functions can rightfully be called a combine harvester. At the same time, it takes up very little space. It is easy to use, there are no parts with complicated fastenings. According to reviews, it’s also easy to clean. Disadvantages: many plastic parts, which may break. There is only one grid for cubes in the set - additional ones must be purchased separately.
The cost of the device is 200-250 dollars.

Another dicing blender is produced by VITEK. The cost of the device is 130-150 dollars. It also cuts into cubes very well. The disadvantage is again the likelihood of a breakdown, this time of the gearbox.

Photo: www.vitek.ru VT-3401

Method 5. Electric vegetable cutters

Some manufacturers have tried to create similar units. However, they did not become popular. Firstly, they cannot be bought in a store; all sales were carried out through teleshopping or the Internet. Secondly, the price of such a device was slightly lower than the price of a Mulinex meat grinder. The devices turned out to be unprofitable and have not yet earned the trust of buyers. Perhaps such vegetable cutters will be improved in the future?

Photo: dirox.ru Electric shredder Culinario Jet

Method 6. Special attachments for household appliances

Kenwood chose an unusual path. They have made the MGX400 dicing attachment that fits this brand's meat grinders and food processors. It is purchased by housewives who have Kenwood units in their arsenal.

Photo: www.kenwoodworld.com Meat grinder Kenwood MG517

As we can see, the market is only developing in this direction. However, the modern buyer already has plenty to choose from. What would you like best? Meat grinder, food processor, blender or special attachment? Maybe you'll choose a mechanical grater? Your choice should depend on your personal needs! The main thing is to use certain rules when operating devices:

Chop soft foods first, such as cheese, eggs, and then hard ones.
- The meat can be slightly frozen. This will improve the cutting quality.
- Handle the grater very carefully! They are incredibly sharp and can cause deep cuts. Never give graters to children.

Most likely, you have already heard about the miracle blenders cutting into cubes. This is a new offer on the market of small-sized kitchen appliances, so let's figure it out which blender is better to choose. The procedure will not take much time, since there are not many manufacturers ready to offer us this new product yet. Let's test Philips dicing blenders and a similar model from Vitek. The new feature turned out to be very popular among consumers, so I think you will be interested. We will compare and test blenders Philips HR 1659 And Vitek VT 1480 GY, since these models are approximately in the same price category. It should be noted that there is another model blender cutting into cubes, This Philips HR 1669 90. But this model is about 2000 rubles more expensive. Our task is to find out what exactly the consumer will get for the same price. So, how to choose a blender, spending a minimum of money, n o having received maximum functions.

Comparing blenders Philips HR 1659 And Vitek VT 1480 GY, we will take into account the following data:

— external inspection blenders, their technical specifications and equipment

— reviews of Vitek blenders and Philips on market.yandex.ru, irecommend.ru and eldorado.ru

— survey of employees of service centers of the DoMo supermarket chain

— promo demonstration blenders cutting into cubes in the same chain of stores

1. Equipment and external details
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Philips HR 1659 blender complete: large capacity for shredding and cutting into cubes, mill, special attachment for kneading dough, disc for cutting into cubes, shredding disc. The blender has 20 speeds and a turbo mode. The set does not include a whisk for whipping, no foot attachment for using the blender as an immersion blender, and no knife for chopping in a large container. Externally blender Philips HR 1659 looks great. The bowls have a rubberized bottom and are easy to assemble and disassemble. Steel knives and discs make a very pleasant impression.

Blender Vitek VT 1480 GY equipped: large chopping and shredding bowl, immersion blender with metal attachment, puree attachment, hash brown disc, potato slicing disc, shredding disc, grating disc, dicing attachment, whisk attachment. The blender has 20 speeds and a turbo mode. The model has a very presentable appearance and more than rich equipment. The buttons on the handle have neon lighting. Knives and discs are made of stainless steel.

So, Philips blender dicing combines well with chopping, shredding and kneading dough. Power 600 W. For comparison, the Philips HR 1669 90 submersible mentioned above, the power of the device is significantly higher - 750 W. Blender Vitek VT 1480 GY combines cutting into cubes with cutting fries, two types of grater, two types of chopping, chopping, beating and mashing. Power 800 W.

Obviously, Vitek has a more advantageous package; it is much more powerful. It was these advantages that attracted my attention a little earlier to the Vitek blender.

2. How good is it? blender cuts into cubes

According to the manufacturer, both tested models are designed for cutting cubes from both raw and cooked vegetables and root vegetables.

Philips blender dicing carries out boiled carrots, beets and potatoes without much effort. The cubes turn out even. Hard boiled eggs and fresh cucumbers They cut perfectly too. Slicing fresh tomatoes, onions and pickled cucumbers is not so smooth. The nozzle begins to clog, the cubes come out less even, sometimes torn and wrinkled, sometimes they are not cut. Raw potatoes and carrots are cut into beautiful, even cubes, although the motor begins to work a little noisier and somehow hysterically.

The Vitek blender cut the boiled potatoes and carrots well. Not bad either blender cuts into cubes onion, crab sticks, fresh pepper, ham, raw and pickled cucumbers. But he chopped the eggs rather finely, crumbling them a little. When cutting tomatoes, the story is the same as with Philips - the cubes are not all cut in places, the grate often gets clogged. As a result, there is a little more waste left than we would like. Raw carrots and potatoes are cut very easily.

It’s hard to say in this category which blender is better to choose, since both devices did not work perfectly. On the other hand, they still fulfilled the stated dicing. Vitek VT 1480 GY Chopped raw vegetables much more easily, but less accurately than the Philips chopped boiled eggs.

An impressive range of kitchen gadgets offers users a wide variety of options. A separate category is a food processor for cutting vegetables or fruits into cubes. The option is very useful, because it will save a lot of time on preparing various salads, preparations and even soups, and these dishes make up the majority of the population’s menu.

Cutting into cubes by hand is a long and painstaking process, and creating pieces of identical shape requires considerable skill and experience. kitchen knife. Manufacturers of home appliances have once again taken care not only of saving time, but also of the aesthetics of the daily or holiday table.

The combines have a bowl for grinding products, where special attachments are installed - gratings different sizes . The sharp edges cut the ingredients into strips, and the knife under the grill methodically rotates and chops the straw into cubes. All that is required from the user is to move evenly pusher the selected vegetable or fruit, and the technology does the rest, and in a matter of seconds.

A food processor with dicing is a choice for those who like to pamper themselves or their family with beautiful dishes not only holidays. The main mission of any kitchen appliance is to save both the time and effort of the user. Kitchen machines cope with this task perfectly.

Replacement nozzles for cubes

If the standard equipment of the device does not include an attachment that cuts into cubes, this is not a death sentence; the gratings can be purchased separately. You need to select attachments in accordance with the type of attachment of the combine, otherwise they will not fit.

The cost of an additional nozzle can be equivalent to half the cost new car, but its advantage is its excellent workmanship and the ability to install on different devices.

Compatibility table

Overview of machines with dicing function

There are quite a few models of kitchen machines with a dicing attachment to really choose from. optimal device, check out the small TOP list of the most successful combines. Each device has both pros and cons, but all are united by excellent production quality and smart combination functions.

Wide famous manufacturer Redmond opens a list of interesting processors with a dicing function. The RFP-3950 model attracts attention with its Hi-Tech design and compact dimensions. You can install a blender with a fixed blade or a grinding bowl on the base.

The equipment is impressive in its scope:

• puree grater;
• nozzle for cutting into cubes;
• double-sided grater (large/small);
• double-sided shredder (large/small);

Also included with the device is a user manual, a container for attachments, a brush for cleaning attachments, a pusher and a holder. In general, after purchasing the RFP-3950, you can immediately begin creating a culinary masterpiece.

Food processor Redmond RFP-3950

Technical indicators also inspire confidence, the device power is 1.9 kW, the function of protection against starting when open lid or an incorrectly installed nozzle. The entire structure is securely held on the plane suction cup legs. To complete the picture, the RFP-3950 lacks a juicer and an attachment for French fries, but, nevertheless, the device does an excellent job of making purees, chopping, cutting vegetables and fruits into cubes or slices, quickly grinding cheese or mixing sauce.

• disk attachment for cutting into cubes;
• utility knife;
• disc attachment for cutting large/small slices;
• large/fine grater;
• disc attachment for kneading dough;
• disk attachment for French fries.

What's missing here is julienne disc or a medium grater (the result from the first and second nozzles is almost the same). By the way, the previous version of the MCM 68885 does not have a French fries disk, but there is a julienne disk, and the difference in power is 50 W, by and large - both are quite good.

Food processor Bosch MCM 64085

As an addition, you can purchase a whole range of knives or attachments; Bosch sells them through service centers.

The design is securely attached to any flat surface using suction cups; you can install a blender bowl or a chopper bowl on the base. With very modest dimensions, the power of the combine is 1.2 kW, which ensures high-quality and fast processing of even a large volume of products.

Solid, reliable and quiet unit, cutting vegetables or fruits not only in cubes, but also slices, straws. In addition, the food processor kneads the dough, beats it, and has a built-in knife and grater. There are 13 attachments in total, plus storage space for them.

Judging by the reviews, beating is not very easy for the machine, and the dumpling dough turns out to be too soft, however, the device cuts and grinds vegetables perfectly. The power of a food processor is 650 W - the minimum for such a functional device, 2 speeds and a pulse mode. In addition to attachments, the package contains three bowls with a volume of 4/2.4/1 liters, which conveniently stack one inside the other.

Here the user will not find either a blender or a juicer, and, despite the serious price tag, the combine is somewhat weak. Its key purpose is to cut everything into different types, other functions go along the way. But the manufacturer inspires confidence, you can count on long term unquestioning service of the kitchen machine.

KitchenAid 5KFP1644 food processor

Low power version combine – multi-cutter with dicing function. Compact, almost toy-like household appliance A bit like a meat grinder, it has a set of 7 attachments, including:

• French fries attachment;
• nozzle for cutting into strips;
• slicer attachment;
• grater attachment

Changing equipment is made as simple and easy as possible, each is decorated in its own color. Storage is also not difficult, all attachments stack on top of each other, the main thing is to provide them with a small storage compartment and keep them clean.

A power of 150 W is, of course, not enough, but it will be enough to cut food in moderate volumes. In addition, the device is equipped with overload protection, which is very appropriate for such a model.

Two strong advantages of MW-1304 G – affordable price and small dimensions.

Food processor Maxwell MW-1304 G

Russell Hobbs 22270-56

Enough interesting model from a little-known manufacturer. The functionality of the combine is quite decent:

• cutting into cubes;
• slicing;
• cutting into strips;
• dough attachment.

The power of the device is 800 W, three speeds plus pulse mode and a 2.3 liter bowl are good indicators. The food processor is designed specifically for cutting, so there is no blender or meat grinder, but the performance is excellent: in just a few minutes the machine will cut vegetables and fill the container to the brim. For storage of replacement nozzles a special place is provided.

Any housewife today uses a variety of household appliances to facilitate the cooking process. Progress does not stand still, so bulky combines have long been replaced by compact blenders, which have become simply indispensable assistants in the kitchen.

Today I am able to decide large number tasks, manufacturers are constantly upgrading models of this household appliances, improving performance and introducing new features. Not long ago, in addition to The set of blades for blenders includesblender attachment for cutting into cubes, helping the cook save a lot of time and get perfectly even cuts of food.

Cube blender: functions

A special attachment with which the blender cuts into cubes is increasingly found in modern configurations today. It is a cutting grid with a knife to obtain cubes of the same shape.

Used for uniform cutting of vegetables, fruits, eggs, cheese, meat and cooked sausage. This knife is perfect for beautifully slicing salads, fruits for desserts, okroshka and vegetable stews.

The dicing blender is capable of chop large quantities of food in seconds, which significantly speeds up the cooking process, especially when you need to cut salads for a large company. Not suitable for cooking.

Products approved for use

The attachment can cope with almost any vegetables and fruits, both raw and boiled. Also good for cutting boiled eggs, sausage and crab sticks.

By cutting into cubes, you can prepare a large pot of Olivier salad or vinaigrette in a couple of minutes. The cut pieces are perfectly smooth and the same size.

Advice: Vegetables cannot be overcooked. The harder the vegetables, the smoother and more accurate the cutting. Not recommended for cutting soft vegetables and fruits ( ripe tomatoes, peaches, etc.) Due to the excessive softness of the products, the pieces are uneven, most of them get clogged in the blender.

Advantages and disadvantages

Blenders that cut into cubes are becoming increasingly popular among housewives, and this is no coincidence. This type of cutting has many advantages.:

• Easy to operate;
• High productivity (a large pot of lettuce can be chopped in just a couple of minutes);
• The cubes are small and of the same neat shape;
• The knife is easy to remove and wash.

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The disadvantages include such moments:

• The grater gets clogged quickly if you use soft products;
• If vegetables and fruits are too soft, the result is porridge;
• Doesn't handle bows very well;
• The prices for blenders that cut into cubes are quite high, which is also a disadvantage.

All these disadvantages are quite insignificant compared to the many advantages of using such cutting.

Photo of attachment for cutting cubes

How to use the attachment

The cube attachment is quite easy to use. Before use, you should read the instructions. You also need to remember about safety precautions.

To achieve maximum results, you must follow some rules:

• The ingredients must be laid evenly, slicing should be carried out in forward movements. The force of pressing on the pusher can make the cubes longer or vice versa;
• At first speed, soft foods are cut: boiled potatoes, carrots, cheese, eggs, bananas, cucumbers, etc.;
• The second speed is suitable for slicing raw vegetables, sausages, harder cheeses, onions, apples, firm tomatoes, etc. etc.;
• If you use immersion blender with a nozzle for cutting into cubes, then check whether the lid fits tightly.

Important. Do not use hot or frozen foods. Products should not contain bones or other hard parts. Should not be used too much ripe vegetables and fruits.

Care

So that the blender cube cutter serves its owner for many years, we must not forget about proper care for knives, otherwise repair of the blender is inevitable.

When operating, you must strictly follow the manufacturer's instructions. Do not overheat the knife, this may lead to premature failure of the device. You cannot try to sharpen the blades and cells of a knife yourself.. A dull part should be taken to a specialized service for sharpening.

Be sure to wash the nozzle and other parts after each use, otherwise the blender with the dicing function will not work and warranty period. The knife is washed under warm water using detergents. If parts of food have dried to the cells of the knife, it should first be soaked in water with detergent. To avoid cuts, it is better to use a sponge for washing dishes. Allowed to wash in dishwasher. Can be washed in the dishwasher.

A wide range of household appliances for working in the kitchen offers the consumer quite a variety of options, including separate category- food processor with dicing same size hard fruits and different vegetables. Only a professional chef with the skills can cut all the ingredients for a salad or soup this way. high class from a prestigious restaurant.

Manufacturers of universal equipment constantly delight us with new developments. To find out everything technical features and individual nuances of a unit with an unusual function, we advise you to carefully read this article.

The principle is quite simple: the product enters a special compartment where a nozzle is installed in the form of a lattice, equipped with very sharp edges that cut, for example, carrots into identical square-section strips. The bottom of the grate is spinning circular knife- he chops the incoming substance into cubes of equal size.

The user's participation consists in uniform supply of all ingredients using a pusher, and the equipment processes the products with high speed. As a result, in a few minutes you will get so much salad that you can feed not only the whole family, but also numerous guests. You would have to work hard by hand for many hours to prepare wide range dishes, for example, for celebrating the New Year.

A food processor for cutting vegetables is designed for those who like to pamper their family members with aesthetically designed dishes every day, and not just on holidays. Smart technology saves your time and effort by completing assigned tasks quickly and efficiently.

Selection criteria

The main criteria for the correct choice are power, programmed quantity functionality, the presence of nozzles, a sufficient volume of working capacity (what material is it made of - stainless steel is considered the best option), and also do not forget about the convenience and safety of the work being carried out.

Before purchasing one smart assistant, you need to decide what functions you need for constant use: blender, meat grinder, juicer, with attachments for kneading dough, grind products into neat squares or slices and straws. Many consumers have already studied enough, for example, an immersion blender, and its capabilities no longer satisfy them.

The design must also be taken into account in order to appearance kitchen gadgets did not disturb the idyll of the interior. Harvesters with the function of cutting original cubes or triangular pieces are universal equipment that is quite easy to operate - any housewife, after several days of communicating with a smart unit, becomes an experienced user.

Overview of machines with dicing function

U domestic model average cost 8.5 thousand ₽, power - 0.7 kW, two speeds, maximum - 17 thousand revolutions per minute, large-volume working capacity. Equipment: universal knife, fine and coarse graters, discs for cutting into strips, cubes and French fries. Overload protection is installed, and there is a container for storing components.

In their reviews, users indicate excellent assembly and quality of work, speed - preparing products for borscht takes no more than 5 minutes. Nice design, ease of use, with this purchase the kitchen wins in terms of automation home production. Disadvantages include a short power cord and noise level, albeit short-term.

Multi-cutting is French quality, original design and multifunctionality: set of 5 original look and the design of the nozzles allows you to cut products in the form of uniform cubes of 9.5x9.5 mm, straws or slices. A small power of 280 W allowed the model to receive only 4 points out of five possible, but all components can be stored in a transparent container, secured with magnets, the price is 7.5-12.5 thousand rubles.

Advantages: original design, convenient use, automatic regulator speed independently selects the pace and mode of processing products. It will cut salads from boiled vegetables quite quickly, just do not forget to cool - otherwise it will be mashed. Flaws: low power does not allow recycling hard fruits and raw vegetables, although onions cut into halves are processed without problems.

The brand is manufactured by the United States of America, a functional combine with a power of 650 W, which is the minimum for such a product, two speeds plus a pulse mode, and has three working bowls of 1/2.4/4 liters, which fold up like Russian nesting dolls when stored. Average cost domestically Russian market 50.5 thousand rubles, a set of up to 13 nozzles, there is storage space.

Ingenious cutting into 8x8 mm cubes for quickly making salads, the main task is cutting, chopping vegetables, meat and hard fruits, the developers guarantee a long service life. Among the negative features are poor kneading of hard dough, lack of a blender and juicer, insufficient power for such a high price.

The Bosch concern produces reliable and high-quality equipment - model MUM 54251 with a power of 0.9 kW, seven speeds, equipped with a fresh juicer and a meat grinder, a standard set of attachments, a disk for cutting into cubes, a 3.9 l bowl, a blender with a 1.25 container l, average cost 27 thousand rubles. It copes perfectly with kneading dough, shredding, mixing and beating; everything here is thought out to the smallest detail.

The model has enough positive qualities:

• electronic speed control;
• LED indicator reports all problems;
• planetary rotation system;
• three-position regulator of operating modes;
• rubber feet with suction cups for durable stability;
• protection against overload and restarting in the event of a sudden power outage, which is important for many regions of the Russian Federation.

No negative qualities were identified during long-term use.

This is a combine with 1.2 kW of power, a separate blender with a capacity of 1.5 liters, a main working bowl of 3.9 liters with a protective plastic cover, equipped with 7 standard components, average price 14.9 thousand rubles. You could say that this is best representative model range food processors from this manufacturer.

Attention! Additional accessories at the request of users can be purchased at service centers Bosch company.

In the reviews there are the following positive points: the ideal size for any kitchen, it occupies an area of ​​no more than an A4 sheet of paper, it does almost all operations, assembly and disassembly is quite easy, the kit includes a bag for storing accessories. If you want to equip the unit with a grater for potato pancakes or a julienne disc for Asian cuisine, then use the corresponding codes to search in online stores.

Conclusions

Considering diversity modern models home appliances, it is quite difficult for users to decide which food processor is ideal for your kitchen. Perhaps our article will help you do right choice, and you will find an ideal assistant with great functionality that will be the envy of all your friends and acquaintances.

Name
Power	700 W	280 W	650 W	900 W	1200 W
Bowl capacity	3.9 l	0.50 l	4 l	3.9 l	3.9 l
Blender	No	No	No	yes, volume 1.25 l	yes, volume 1.5 l
Control	number of speeds: 2, max. rotation speed: 17000 rpm, pulse mode	number of speeds: 2	number of speeds: 2, max. rotation speed: 1600 rpm, pulse mode	number of speeds: 7, pulse mode	smooth adjustment, pulse mode
Nozzles	Dicing disc, utility knife, french fry disc, grater: 2 included, julienne disc total number of attachments: 7	Dicing disc, grater: 2 included, slicing attachment: 1 included, julienne disc: 1 included total number of attachments: 5	Dicing disc, utility knife, dough attachment, whisk attachment, grater, slicer, julienne disc total number of attachments: 13	Dicing Disc, Citrus Squeezer, Meat Grinder, Dough Attachment, Whipping Attachment, Grater: 2 Included, Slicer Attachment: 1 Included Total Number of Attachments: 10	Dicing disc, utility knife, dough attachment, whisk attachment, french fry disc, grater, julienne disc total number of attachments: 8
Price	from 7900 rub.	from 8000 rub.	from 55800 rub.	from 18,500 rub.	from 10350 rub.
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